Lets talk about some important aspects of the game; technique and style. Master a few of these and you'll be well on your way to becoming a champion, master them all and you'll be near untouchable. Enjoy...

Technique: This shot takes advantage of the three hits you get each turn. You must use your first shot to control the ball into position, the second shot most swipe the ball from beneath to generate spin, then the third shot must swipe again to increase the spin but also aim the ball onto the playing surface. This generates much more spin than can ever be achieved with one shot. For the champions amongst us you may be able to generate spin on your first shot as well as controlling the ball into a good position.

Technique: You may have guessed what this shot involves by the name. This is very hard to master and can be a risky one when the scores are close. The aim here is to strike the ball so low and as parallel to the playing surface as possible, this makes the ball slide across the playing surface with as little bounce as possible and really gives your opponent a hard time.

Technique: This shot isn't just about super strength but actually requires much skill. The aim is to slam the ball onto the playing surface from as vertical position as possible without breaking the rules of play. This will make the ball go high into the air which is a difficult shot to return. The skill here is to make sure your shot doesn't hit the arena ceiling otherwise you will forfeit the point.

Technique: Used to really throw your opponent and should be played in a casual manner. This shot can only be played when your opponent plays a shot that requires you to quickly run around the table to reach it. Usually a shot like that from your opponent would require you to control the ball first and then hit one back but not with the over elbow technique, here you surprise your opponent as when your not even facing the playing surface you simply strike the ball so it travels over the top of the elbow of your playing arm and on to the far side of the playing surface.

Technique: This one is a real point winner but if over used will lose it's effect. All you need to do is play the ball as if you were controlling it for your next shot but play it in such a way so as to make sure it will land on the playing surface if not hit again. Then that's exactly what you do... leave it. Your opponent will be sure your going to strike the ball a second time but you have faked the shot and so they are on the wrong side of the arena completely.

Technique: This shot is about making your opponent think fast and can often lead to them either making mistakes or setting you up for an easy winning return on your next shot. To pull it off you must strike the ball with your back hand on the first hit but then immediately switch and play the ball to the playing surface with your for hand on the second shot.

Technique: A brave shot and another risky one to play when the scores are close. To play it hit the ball off of one of the arena walls so that it lands back onto the playing surface. Be careful not to hit it so hard that it hit's the wall again after the playing surface as that would be breaking the rules. A variation on this shot is to play the ball off the wall but then hit it again after to change the angle again.

Technique: Another shot that takes advantage of all three hits you get each turn. You need to juggle the ball at the same time as running around the table towards your opponent. On your third shot you need to hit the ball so that hopefully it plays away from your opponent. Be careful not to use more than three shots.

Style: As well as showing the crowd how good your shot just was this bit of style is very distracting for your opponent. It should be used after playing a good shot and to pull it off all you need to do is freeze in the exact position you were in when you played the shot.

Style: Not to be used in championship games but is a lot of fun. You get to be very creative with this one. A sledge is all about putting your opponent off by saying things to them to do so. One example is to wait until it's your serve and then say "look over there" before playing your shot when they are facing the other way.

Style: If you pull a diving save off your going to earn much respect from your fellow tiny tennis team mates. A diving save is when your opponent pulls off a very good shot which you wouldn't normally be able to reach except for when you dive across the arena to control the shot before returning it. Your opponent is often shocked and left thinking he can't even win a point off you by pulling off a great shot of his own. A tip for this one is to strike the ball high into the air on your first shot to give you chance to recover before hitting it again to control further or onto the playing surface.